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Overview
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Overview

The FLM_SEQ_ATTRIBUTES table is a core data definition table within the Oracle E-Business Suite Flow Manufacturing (FLM) module. It serves as the master repository for defining sequencing attributes, which are the fundamental characteristics used to control and optimize the order of manufacturing jobs on a flow line. In the context of Flow Manufacturing's sequencing rules and line design, this table provides the foundational metadata. The attributes defined here are subsequently referenced in sequencing rule constraints and task constraints to enforce specific production sequencing logic, such as prioritizing jobs based on color, size, or customer priority. Its role is critical for enabling the configurable, demand-driven sequencing capabilities that are central to Flow Manufacturing's operational model.

Key Information Stored

While the provided ETRM excerpt does not list specific columns beyond the primary key, the table's structure is designed to define each unique sequencing attribute. The primary column is ATTRIBUTE_ID, which is the unique identifier (Primary Key) for each attribute definition. Based on standard EBS design patterns, other typical columns would include fields to store the attribute's name, a description, its data type (e.g., character, number, date), and control flags. These flags might indicate if the attribute is active, user-defined, or required for sequencing. The table essentially holds the catalog of all available attributes that can be leveraged by planners to build sophisticated sequencing strategies on the shop floor.

Common Use Cases and Queries

The primary use case is the setup and maintenance of flow sequencing rules within the Oracle EBS user interface. A manufacturing engineer would define attributes here before they can be applied in sequencing rules. Common reporting and diagnostic queries involve listing all active attributes or identifying which attributes are used in specific constraints. A fundamental query retrieves the basic attribute definition:

  • Sample Query: SELECT attribute_id, attribute_name, description, data_type FROM flm_seq_attributes WHERE enabled_flag = 'Y' ORDER BY attribute_name;

Another critical operational query joins this table to its related constraint tables to audit usage, helping administrators understand the impact of deactivating an attribute before making changes.

Related Objects

The FLM_SEQ_ATTRIBUTES table has defined foreign key relationships with two central constraint tables, as documented in the ETRM metadata. These relationships are fundamental to the module's data integrity.

  • FLM_SEQ_RULE_CONSTRAINTS: This table references FLM_SEQ_ATTRIBUTES via the column FLM_SEQ_RULE_CONSTRAINTS.ATTRIBUTE_ID. It stores the specific constraints (e.g., "Color must be Red") that are part of a larger sequencing rule applied to a flow line.
  • FLM_SEQ_TASK_CONSTRAINTS: This table references FLM_SEQ_ATTRIBUTES via the column FLM_SEQ_TASK_CONSTRAINTS.ATTRIBUTE_ID. It links attributes to specific manufacturing tasks or operations, defining constraints at the operational step level.

These relationships enforce that any attribute used in a sequencing rule or task constraint must first be defined in the FLM_SEQ_ATTRIBUTES master table.